The irrational terrorist and other persistent terrorism myths

Opinion surveys show that what the public assumes it knows about terrorism is at best a badly distorted view. Recalling the "Flat Earth" phenomenon, early misconceptions have become solidified, despite new evidence refuting them. The authors of The Irrational Terrorist discredit these popu...

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Authors: Hudson, Darren 1970- (Author) ; Perliger, Arie (Author) ; Post, Riley (Author) ; Hohman, Zachary (Author)
Format: Print Book
Language:English
Published: Boulder London Lynne Rienner Publishers 2020
In:Year: 2020
Online Access: Table of Contents
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UB: KB 21 A 963
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Keywords:
Terrorists > Psychology
Terrorism > Psychological aspects
Motivation (Psychology)
Human Behavior
Terrorismus
Terrorist
Wissensvermittlung
Stereotyp
Bedrohungsvorstellung
Rationalität
Fundamentalismus
Politische Psychologie
Einrichtung
Organisationsstruktur
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Summary:Opinion surveys show that what the public assumes it knows about terrorism is at best a badly distorted view. Recalling the "Flat Earth" phenomenon, early misconceptions have become solidified, despite new evidence refuting them. The authors of The Irrational Terrorist discredit these popular myths and misconceptions, providing an accessible overview of the realities of terrorism and liberally illustrating their analysis with case studies. Ranging from the religious and economic backgrounds of individual terrorists to the nature and outreach of terrorist organizations, they offer fact-based, cutting-edge explanations of the motivations and behavior of terrorist groups.
Item Description:Literaturverzeichnis Seite 141-159. - Index: Seite 161-163
Physical Description:x, 165 Seiten Diagramme 23 cm
ISBN:9781626378490
9781626378506